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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.19, 3,027.98 and 1,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.19, 3,027.98 and 1,635.14 is: 2,256.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.19 : 3,027.98 = 1,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.19/3,027.98 = 1,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.19x = 3,027.98 × 1,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.19x = 4,951,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,171.22/2,194.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.49

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